Kimberly's Heart Valve Journal

At the beginning of my journey ( 73 months ago), I struggled with accepting the changes within my body ( mechanical valve in my heart plus a pace maker). I asked God to help me break down the wall of denial , give me the strength to press through the low moments: & he answered my prayer: that’s when I realized : nothing is too hard for God”. I remain committed to using my gift of service to help heart/stroke patients cope with the recovery process.
Have a lovely day
Kim

Nancy D I have come to realize at 7months post valve replacement that my "Life Part 2" isn't about returning to my pre-op normal, but discovering my "new normal"- which is good, and ... Read more

Nancy D I have come to realize at 7months post valve replacement that my "Life Part 2" isn't about returning to my pre-op normal, but discovering my "new normal"- which is good, and new but I am not yet fully accustomed to. God is my strength, and is helping me find my new life and the joy with in it. Thank you for your post!

Kimberly's Journey Kimberly is a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, health advocate & survivor. She experienced three surgeries since February 2009: heart valve replacement & two pace maker surgeries. The purpose of MY JOURNEY is to share with the community how I face daily (health) challenges with a positive outlook on life. I’m committed to helping cardiac patients & their families cope with the recovery process.

Kimberly Goodloe Sharing the new hearts added to my project on 2-12-15; Open Heart Anniversary. The purpose of the collage: to celebrate my recovery from heart valve replacement & two pace ... Read more

Kimberly Goodloe Friendly reminder.. National Wear Red Day will take place on tomorrow. Please share the information with everyone you know to help support the fight against heart disease. ... Read more

Kimberly Goodloe Friendly reminder.. National Wear Red Day will take place on tomorrow. Please share the information with everyone you know to help support the fight against heart disease. Have a wonderful day. Kim

I thank God for opening another door for me to share my story of survival. Please feel free to click the link to read my new article.

Bob M Outstanding article! You are an awesome role model for us, heart sister! God bless and rise up!

Peter Duplin Kimberly what a beautiful quote I for one have realized that it feels so good to do a good deed and don't tell anyone that doing good service for our lord, thank you for posting ,and may god bless

A year ago, I set a goal to connect with more heart/stroke patients & their families for 2014 & I’m happy to report that unexpected blessings continue to come my way to help the community. Please click the link below to receive additional information about the “ Kindness “ movement. http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/raktivists.
Despite my daily health challenges , (70 months since my first procedure; open-heart surgery), I will continue to trust God , 100% & promote heart/stroke awareness. I expect GREAT thing to take place in 2015.
Thanks for being part of my heart journey.
Have a lovely day
Kimberly
Sharing my “ Kindness” post from the website………
Kimberly
Atlanta, GA USA
“Kindness is touching a heart, sharing a smile, taking the time to brighten someone’s day.”

Lenore Mitchell Kimberly - thanks for your inspiring words. All we can do is move forward, and I do believe that health challenges give us perspective on how fortunate we are to live each day.

Kimberly Goodloe Thanks Lenore for sharing. I hope you have a beautiful weekend Kimberly

"Living With A THANKful Heart"

Journal posted on November 23, 2014

When I was discharged from the hospital after my second surgery ( February 16th, 2009) , the physician told us that I will face additional procedures in the future to replace the batteries in the pace maker ( every 5-7 years): I had two choices to become discouraged or keep moving forward.

Tammy Pilcher Amen to living with a Thankful Heart, Kimberly. Happy Thanksgiving!

Kimberly Goodloe Thanks Tammy. Have a wonderful holiday with your family & friends

D. Carol Moore I, too, am so grateful to God for His mercy and grace which has sustained me from 1976 to present... I am thankful EVERY DAY! God is good and His mercy endures forever. Happy... Read more

D. Carol Moore I, too, am so grateful to God for His mercy and grace which has sustained me from 1976 to present... I am thankful EVERY DAY! God is good and His mercy endures forever. Happy Thanksgiving to you, family and friends.

Joan Napier Thank you for your uplifting words, Kimberly. Always good to have a grateful heart, but especially at this time of year. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

“Believe”
When I became a heart survivor sixty –nine months ago, I had no idea that one day I would create a collage to celebrate my recovery & honor every woman, man & child affected by heart/stroke disease.

Right before my first surgery ( open-heart), I prayed for peace & protection during the procedure , God answered my prayer. Last year, I asked God to send positive people my way to support the collage campaign & I’m happy to report unexpected blessings continue to come my way. I’m thanking God in advance for more opportunities in 2015 to share the good news about my recovery & collage project.
To anyone facing a health challenge; I hope you find one reason to smile ; every day, focus on the positive & never, never give up.

When I developed complications from open heart surgery( 1st procedure), God gave the surgeons the wisdom to move quickly without hesitation. I received a pace maker four days after my first surgery to help my heart function. I’m thanking God in advance for healing re: surgical procedures that will take place in the future to replace the batteries in the pace maker.
I know without a doubt that God can & will make a way.
Thanks for being a part of my heart journey.
Have a lovely day
Kim

I am a wife, mother, sister ,daughter, friend, health advocate & survivor. I experienced three surgeries since February 2009: heart valve replacement & two pace maker surgeries). The purpose of MY JOURNEY is to share with the community how I face daily health challenges while maintaining a positive outlook on life. I’m committed to helping cardiac patients& their families cope with the recovery process.

When I returned home from the hospital ( February 23rd, 2009), I was afraid to tell the name of my new heart valve ( mechanical) because it took me awhile to accept what had taken place. I asked God to help me deal with the …transition ( coping with a mechanical valve in my heart & pace maker) & he did. I pray that my story of triumph & healing will help heart patients cope with the recovery process. I know without a doubt that God can & will make a way.

My open heart surgery took place on February 12th, 2009. Four days later( February 16th, 2009), I received a pace maker due to heart blockage. A year later, June 23rd , 2010: my third surgery took place: pace maker revision.
When we were told about the additional surgical procedures that will take place in the future ( to replace the batteries in the pace maker) and that I will continue to take Coumadin ( blood thinner), due to the type of valve in my heart (mechanical) , plus cope with low endurance, shortness of breath etc.. I had two choices: to give up or trust God with my life.
I choose to trust God.

Sharing a couple of reasons why I smile…..

I know without a doubt , God is a healer.
My devoted husband & beautiful children continue to provide love & support.
God blessed me with a wonderful circle of amazing friends who I can count on through my high & low moments.
Every day: God fills me with the courage to help promote heart awareness throughout the community.

National Wear Red Day will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2014: Honoring every woman, man & child affected by heart stroke/disease.
Please encourage your family & friends to wear red and help promote heart awareness throughout the community.
Sharing Heart Resources..
www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday/
www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday/resources/

Before my surgical procedures, I connected with God through prayer: asking & believing God to heal me & he did. I will continue to share my story of triumph & healing, promote heart awareness and encourage anyone facing a health challenge to pray daily, focus on your blessings, and never, never give up. Nothing is too big for God.

Mark 11:24 NKJV
Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them

God touched my heart 59 months ago during three surgical procedures & I’m so grateful…...
I live with a mechanical valve in my heart, a pace maker & press through health obstacles while maintaining a positive attitude.
I know without a doubt ,God continues to keep me in the palm of his hands.
Thanks so much for caring.
Have a lovely day
Kimberly
Sharing Words Of Encouragement………
Place God first, Find one reason to smile; every day, & Never give up.

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I'm thanking God in advance for unexpected blessings to come my way for 2014.
I expect GREAT things to take place in the new year for everyone. Keep praying & believing